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QuadMed is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to work Part-Time (3 days/week) at the Health and Wellness Center in Wichita Falls, TX.

This position will focus on prevention, wellness, and maintenance of health in partnership with patients. This will be accomplished by evaluating, treating, and educating patients in a clinic setting. Under the collaboration of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, refers to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within their scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating associates and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs. Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as requiredRecords physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patients condition, with documentation in the medical recordKnowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agentEducates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medicationsPerforms physical examinations and preventive health measures within evidence based and best practice guidelinesOrders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needsDemonstrate knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups servedFollows all established rules and guidelines of evidence based care and best clinical practiceRegularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention by accessing available registry toolsEducates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and familiesWorks in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatmentRefers to appropriate specialists outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient mannerPractices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home, consulting and collaborating with the onsite physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issuesRefers patients to and utilizes unique internal associates benefits and resources to maximize health outcomesDemonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff Actively engage in quality improvement, leadership and compliance Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMedAssists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients, QuadMed, and clientsMaintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulationsEffectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with QuadMed policy and practicesDemonstrates knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertiseDemonstrates the ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standardsDemonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency

JOB REQUIREMENTSAppropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

Education: The successful candidate will have completed a Masters Degree level Physician Assistant program from an accredited college/university.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years primary care practice experience, the ability to work independently, and experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Experience working with pediatric patients in some locations